Measuring Instructions

All custom orders require a special order contract. This protects the client and the designer. Please email fashion designer, Tess Mann, to begin your custom order process at Tess@CoutureByTessBridal.com.

Ordering a Couture by Tess Bridal gown online is a bespoke experience. We will be working with you one on one throughout the entire process.

We are committed to making our brides happy. On Custom Orders, it will also be helpful if you send a photo of you in a pair of leggings & a cami or a swimsuit. We want to make sure that the design you pick will appropriately flatter your figure. For example, too many brides think they will look great in a mermaid, when structurally, it is a horrible wedding gown form for their body type - we can assist you with a fit that will compliment your body type.

UPPER BUST - tape measured is across the upper part of your chest going under the underarms and around your back- in total circumference

FULLEST BUST - across the fullest part of your chest and around the back - in total circumference

LOWER BUST- directly under the bust where your bra usually sits on your ribs and around your back - total circumference

WAIST - measure around the thickest part of your waist and back - total circumference

HIPS - fullest part of your hips - bring measuring tape across your hip bone and around the back of your body - total circumference.

LOWER HIPS - ladies this is the buttocks, booty area - tape measure should include the saddle bag area and UPPER/OUTER thighs - around the lower portion of the buttocks - total circumference.

HOLLOW TO HEM: this is the little indent at the base of your neck, measuring straight down to the floor.

HOLLOW TO WAIST: this is the little indent at the base of your neck, measuring straight down to approximately your belly button.

SHOULDER TO SHOULDER: very important if you are ordering a NON strapless dress measure across your back from shoulder tip to shoulder tip.

SHOULDER TO FLOOR : Measure from the tip of your shoulder, down the fullest part of your bust to the floor

ARM MEASUREMENTS FOR DRESSES WITH SLEEVES AND NON-STRAPLESS DESIGNS

ARM CIRCUMFERENCE OR ARMS-EYE: take the tape measure and measure entirely around the armpit, and shoulder meeting back down under the arm pit.

BICEPS: measure fully around the fattest part of your upper arm.

Now our brides can shop wedding dresses in Cookeville, TN or online

"Anjolique" Couture by Tess Lace & Satin Mermaid Dress

$1,549.00

($45.00 shipping)

Anjolique is hand-crafted with imported lace from Indonesia.

The lace is cut into small pieces and then pinned into place on the exterior where it is then later also sewn on by hand. The underlining (material which lays close to the body, is usually a soft polyester (polyester only means man-manufactured material which are not created in nature. For example, silk, cotton are natural products, polyester is everything else)

This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

Catherine is hand-crafted with imported lace from Indonesia featuring beautiful crystal beading, and elaborate sparkle & embroidered tulle. The lace is cut into small pieces and then pinned into place on the exterior where it is then later also sewn on by hand. The underlining (material which lays close to the body, is usually a soft polyester (polyester only means man-manufactured material which are not created in nature. For example, silk, cotton are natural products, polyester is everything else). This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Exquisite" Couture By Tess Bridal Lace Mermaid Wedding Dress

$1,999.00

($150.00 shipping)

Exquisite is hand-crafted with imported lace from Indonesia. The lace is cut into small pieces and then pinned into place on the exterior where it is then later also sewn on by hand. The underlining (material which lays close to the body, is usually a soft polyester (polyester only means man-manufactured material which are not created in nature. For example, silk, cotton are natural products, polyester is everything else). This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Jacqueline" Couture By Tess - Beaded Illusion Back Mermaid

$1,799.00

($45.00 shipping)

Jacqueline is ultimately sophisticated and elegant with her Vogue Paris influences in the beaded cap sleeves, beaded illusion décolletage and beaded back. The lace is cut into small pieces and then pinned into place on the exterior where it is then later also sewn on by hand. The underlining (material which lays close to the body, is usually a soft polyester (polyester only means man-manufactured material which are not created in nature. For example, silk, cotton are natural products, polyester is everything else). This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass production & are made to order.

"Jezebel" Couture By Tess Lace Beaded Mermaid Wedding Dress

$1,699.00

($45.00 shipping)

Jezebel is sassy, but classy with her open beaded illusion back featuring hand-crafted imported lace from Indonesia. The lace is cut into small pieces and then pinned into place on the exterior where it is then later also sewn on by hand. The underlining (material which lays close to the body, is usually a soft polyester (polyester only means man-manufactured material which are not created in nature. For example, silk, cotton are natural products, polyester is everything else). This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Tamera" Couture By Tess Bridal Lace Beaded Mermaid Wedding Dress

$1,399.00

($150.00 shipping)

Tamera is simplistic and elegant with a strapless sweetheart neckline and illusion bodice generously beaded. The back has the same illusion beaded panels and a corset lace up back to accommodate the bustier bride. Lovely soft lace adorns the lower body with a softly sweeping chapel train. Just enough elegance without being overpowering with bling. This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Anastasia" is Vintage inspired with beaded cap sleeves and her beaded illusion back, delicate feminine and whimsical with the mix of Tulle and lace panels for the skirt. Built in petticoat under layers makes this a structurally sound and substantial dress. Master Designer Bruce Xia has created this unique wedding dress with hundred of hand sewn crystals, beads, and pearls on the bodice. As with ALL of Bruce's masterpieces, it is unique & elaborate, yet elegant. Available in white & ivory. This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Bellisima" is an A-line gown, delicate feminine and whimsical with the mix of tulle and lace panels for the skirt. Built in petticoat under layers makes this a structurally sound and substantial dress. Master Designer Bruce Xia has created this unique wedding dress with hundred of hand sewn crystals, beads, and pearls on the bodice. As with ALL of Bruce's masterpieces, it is unique & elaborate, yet elegant. Available in white & ivory. This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Chloe" Couture By Tess Bridal

$1,699.00

($150.00 shipping)

"Chloe" is sophisticated and elegant with the beaded sleeves and her beaded illusion décolletage as well as her back. Master Designer Bruce Xia has created this unique wedding dress with hundred of hand sewn crystals, beads, and pearls on the bodice. As with ALL of Bruce's masterpieces, it is unique & elaborate, yet elegant. Available in white & ivory. This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Clarissa" is Vintage inspired with lovely cap sleeves framing an illusion décolletage mirrored by an equally stunning lace detailed illusion back. Beautifully embrodiered lace imported from Indonesia. Built in petticoat under layers makes this a structurally sound and substantial dress. Master Designer Bruce Xia has created this unique wedding dress with hundred of hand sewn crystals, beads, and pearls on the bodice. As with ALL of Bruce's masterpieces, it is unique & elaborate, yet elegant. Available in white, ivory and the bride (pale champagne satin with ivory over-layer). This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Elissa" Couture By Tess Bridal Luxury Lace Mermaid Wedding Dress

$1,729.00

($45.00 shipping)

"Elissa" is Vintage inspired with lovely cap sleeves framing an illusion décolletage mirrored by an equally stunning lace detailed illusion back. Beautifully embrodiered lace imported from Indonesia. Built in petticoat under layers makes this a structurally sound and substantial dress. Master Designer Bruce Xia has created this unique wedding dress with hundred of hand sewn crystals, beads, and pearls on the bodice. As with ALL of Bruce's masterpieces, it is unique & elaborate, yet elegant. Available in white, ivory and the bride (pale champagne satin with ivory over-layer). This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Ethereal" is just that, heavenly, floating on a cloud of elegance. From her beaded bodice and gently flowing sleeves, this vintage inspired A-Line can also be worn as a Ballgown with a 4-6 hoop underneath if a bride is looking more for a princess/Cinderella themed wedding dress. This dress has a lovely, flutter sleeves, illusion beaded décolletage mirrored by an equally stunning lace beaded detailed illusion back. Handmade sequin & crystal buttons adorn the zipper back. Beautifully Embrodiered lace imported from Indonesia adorn the Tulle cathedral train with a flourish. Built in petticoat under layers makes this a structurally sound and substantial dress. Master Designer Bruce Xia has created this unique wedding dress with hundred of hand sewn crystals, beads, and pearls on the bodice. As with ALL of Bruce's masterpieces, it is unique & elaborate, yet elegant. Available in ivory and the bride (pale champagne satin with ivory over-layer). This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass production & are made to order.

"Krystal" Couture By Tess Luxury Beaded Mermaid Wedding Dress

$2,349.00

($150.00 shipping)

"Krystal". And just that. Decadently beaded with hundreds of crystals, from her crystal embellished neck, long sleeves and body of the dress. Sexy beaded open back. Layers & Layers of Tulle with beautiful lace trimmed hemming on this extravagant cathedral train. Custom order for a truly magnificent & regal wedding. Master Designer Bruce Xia has created this unique wedding dress with hundred of hand sewn crystals, beads, and pearls on the bodice. As with ALL of Bruce's masterpieces, it is unique & elaborate, yet elegant. Available in white, ivory and the bride (pale champagne satin with ivory over-layer). This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Lolita" Couture By Tess Bridal

$1,699.00

($150.00 shipping)

"Lolita" is Vintage inspired with beaded sleeves and a sexy but classy deep v-neck décolletage. The back is a surprising illusion back, with delicate & feminine scrolling lace detail. Whimsical with the mix of sparkle Tulle and luxuriously lace embrodiered panels for the skirt. Built in petticoat under layers makes this a structurally sound and substantial dress. Master Designer Bruce Xia has created this unique wedding dress with hundred of hand sewn crystals, beads, and pearls on the bodice. As with ALL of Bruce's masterpieces, it is unique & elaborate, yet elegant. Available in white, ivory and the bride (pale champagne satin with ivory over-layer). This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Victoria" is unique wedding dress with an attached Watteau (luxury beaded cathedral cape) or extravagant second train accentuating the cathedral train of the wedding dress. The off the shoulder portrait collar is elegant & timeless in its classical beauty. Master Designer Bruce Xia has created this unique wedding dress with hundred of hand sewn crystals, beads, and pearls on the bodice. As with ALL of Bruce's masterpieces, it is unique & elaborate, yet elegant. Available in white, ivory and the bride (pale champagne satin with ivory over-layer). This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Lily" is the quintessential understated elegance. Delicate lace embroidery with tiny white Chekoslovakian crystals adorning this strapless Lace Mermaid. The embroidery pattern is unique & delicate with beaded floral accents strategically place along the entire body. This design has the luxurious see through cathedral train and is still wonderfully affordable at $1,399. If the train is too long, check out "lily" with chapel train for our more manageable version. Lily Jingbian of Lily Bridal has design. This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.

"Lily" is the quintessential understated elegance. Delicate lace embroidery with tiny white Chekoslovakian crystals adorning this strapless Lace Mermaid. The embroidery pattern is unique & delicate with beaded floral accents strategically place along the entire body. This design features the see through chapel train and is still wonderfully affordable at $999. For a more dramatic version, check out "lily" with cathedral train. Lily Jingbian of Lily Bridal has design. This over all, meticulously hand cut pattern and process of creating a dress takes approximately 4 -5 months. Couture by Tess gowns are not mass productions and are made to order.